General Counsel Blog

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  06/12/2019

  Beware the Scams: Warnings to Heed; Resources to Help

  This week's blog posting is all about cyber-fraud and cyber-security…..mostly. But before I get to Cyber-fraud stuff………

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  06/05/2019

  Apologies and Updates: 2019 Legislation, CFPB, Affiliate Assemblies

  Melissa Jay Murphy delivers the latest on recent changes that are impacting the Real Estate Industry in Florida.

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  03/28/2019

  E-Closing DT Launching at Assembly & NAR Facing Class Action

  Here is some information for you to consider as you start thinking about your firm’s transition to the new application.   

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  02/28/2019

  Important DFS 3rd Party Fees & Miami-Dade Ordinance Updates

  Melissa Jay Murphy shares the latest news on settlement/closing fees disclosure and Miami-Dade Ordinance 18-12 expanded cautionary statement requirement. 

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  02/14/2019

  Breaking News: DFS Guidance Reposted

  Very important update on the 3rd party vendor fee situation. 

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  02/13/2019

  Breaking News: DFS Guidance Removed

  Very important update on the 3rd party vendor fee situation.

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  02/08/2019

  DFS & CFBP Guidance Available but Not Candy Hearts

  ALTA licensing | CFPB FAQs | DFS FAQs

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  01/25/2019

  There is a lot to talk about so let's get to it!

  FinCEN Filings - New Procedure | Cyber Fraud Message for this Week | Data Call Update

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  01/10/2019

  New Year. New Issues.

  2019 is here.   Can you believe it?  I always enjoy taking the time in January to look ahead and get a sense of what the year will look like for The Fund and for our Members.  

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  12/27/2018

  National Association of Realtors & Federal Government Shutdown

  Trying to close by 12/31? Let me know if and how the shutdown has affected your business.